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How to get fromPortland to Elginby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 57m
    $117–472

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    47h 52m
    $744–1,466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2d 3h
    $359–697

  4. Drive 2,040.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Elgincar car 2,040.4 mi
    33h 4m
    $373–538

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 5m
    $140–565

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    10h 59m
    $242–901

Portland to Elgin by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$744Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2d 3h.

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